Description
Vegan Apple Butter is a delightful, creamy spread that captures the essence of autumn in every jar. With its rich flavors and smooth texture, this dairy-free apple butter is perfect for slathering on toast, adding to your morning oatmeal, or using as a filling in your favorite desserts. Made with just nine simple ingredients, this easy one-pot recipe comes together effortlessly, making it a fantastic addition to your kitchen year-round. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also healthy and free from preservatives and artificial flavors. Whether you’re enjoying it yourself or gifting it to friends and family, homemade Vegan Apple Butter is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large red apples
- 1 3/4 cups apple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Core and chop the apples into large chunks.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes until softened.
- Stir in brown sugar, vanilla bean paste (or extract), spices, and salt; mix well.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return the blended apple butter to the pot and cook uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg